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"Be a good wife"... be a good DH and F off!

628 replies

Just1945 · 04/06/2016 23:14

Sorry, fuming.

As a back story, married 15 years and 2 DC, early 40s and both professional and difficult careers. DH works standard 40 hours but often chooses to work late for various bullshit reasons Hmm and has an hour drive home so gets home lateish. I work a shorter 30 hours because I have no choice - have to do breakfasting, school drop off and pick ups. This means realistically that he is always the higher earner.

Because he is said higher earner, it is therefore my duty Hmm to "be a good wife", which I am reminded of constantly with that very phrase. I am expected to pick up after him, cook his dinner every day and wash his clothes and care for his children, as when he gets home they are basically almost in bed. Likewise he is too late home from work for after school activities and plays golf on the weekend so all that is my responsibility. Every football game, every netball game, every training session (3 days every week) and weekend matches are all down to me. When I ask when this is going to even out he tells me to "be a good wife" and dutifully complete his mundane tasks for him like I am his secretary Hmm and to shut up and get on. Apparently my time is worth less because I earn less. Well, not much choice because God forbid he take his share of caring for the children. I am of course reminded that should he be home early he could risk losing his job Hmm and various similar shit excuses (all non-legitimate, he is quite senior in his role and can find time for golf during the working day!)

He doesn't make me feel attractive and sleeping with him is a task. I just want to be left alone to sleep because I am exhausted. I am literally his second mother.

Anybody else have to put up with fucking man child please feel free to join in the rant! Envy I find it so demeaning and that phrase just sets me off.

OP posts:
FantasticButtocks · 07/06/2016 19:29

Bathilda are you sure you're on the right thread? Confused

AugustaFinkNottle · 07/06/2016 19:30

Bathilda, I think you've confused Just with another poster.

Just1945 · 07/06/2016 19:31

I have politely informed her that he can collect anything he wants, but I shan't be packing them although I am SO tempted to pack swimming trunks and a loo brush

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AugustaFinkNottle · 07/06/2016 19:32

It's pretty pathetic that he would rather run home to mummy than talk to you about his marriage.

Just1945 · 07/06/2016 19:33

Bathilda I appreciate your ferocity on my behalf but I think poor Sandy may need a glass of wine now WineHmm

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Goingtobeawesome · 07/06/2016 19:34

Mummy doing his dirty work Hmm.

TendonQueen · 07/06/2016 19:37

Can't see someone who thinks it's reasonable to dump his kids at his wife's workplace, if she goes out and leaves him with them, listening to the calm voice of reason about a gradual transition. He's way beyond that. If you're living in the same house, you'll be expected to do the things you've always done and put up with all the same shit.

NameChange30 · 07/06/2016 19:46

Yeah Bathilda I agree with you about the PP but I think you got your threads mixed up Grin

Orangetoffee · 07/06/2016 19:49

Did his mum's list also include a few binbags for his dirty washing Smile?

rumblingDMexploitingbstds · 07/06/2016 19:50

.... his mother sends you a list to pack for him .....

Grin

Does it mention wiping his nose, tying his shoelaces and seeing him across the road as you chuck him out ?

pinkyredrose · 07/06/2016 20:08

Hamlets Grin

ddrmum · 07/06/2016 20:09

Hang on in there Just - you've got this Flowers

BBQsAreSooooOverrated · 07/06/2016 20:11

Ah you sounds fabulous op. Glad you're standing up to that wank stain.
I'd pack all his dirty/ unironed for him. Mummy will sort them no doubt.

mix56 · 07/06/2016 20:32

staying with her for a few days..... is this supposed to frighten you into submission ?

FurryLittleTwerp · 07/06/2016 20:34

Don't pack his stuff just dump it in a big heap on the doorstep

HisNameWasPrinceAndHeWasFunky · 07/06/2016 21:06

Pack him a suitcase full of chicken poop Grin

Just you are so awesome - your spark and spirit will get you through this. The chicken coop cleaning was a delight. Go you!

Let him pack his own fucking bag - it's just another list, via his mum.

elephantoverthehill · 07/06/2016 21:19

Dear OP, I hope will provide everything on Mummy's DH's list, clean, ironed and folded with tissue paper in between the garments. It makes the igniting of the clothes far quicker.

tb · 07/06/2016 21:25

I have just read the whole thread, and agree with others that he's abusive.

His relationship with his dm reminds me of the Princess Di interview when she said there'd been 3 in her marriage.

Sounds as if there's been 3 in your marriage - or just him and his dm with you as maid and child incubator.

Get your ducks in a row by copying all the financial documents - get them scanned on to a usb stick, and then contact WA for the contact details of a SHL.

Otoh, while he's at mummy's having his shirts ironed perfectly, could you contact a solicitor and say that he's abandoned the marital home, while getting the divorce petition sent to his dm's.

Arkengarthdale · 07/06/2016 21:28

I'm so engaged in this thread. Good luck Just! Do keep us informed Smile

CodyKing · 07/06/2016 22:13

Yes please pack - dirty washing - odd socks and shoes;washing machine instructions;

Although chicken poop would be good!

cestlavielife · 07/06/2016 22:20

Excellent

Now make sure he doesn't come back

He may think this will teach you a lesson.

Let the dc visit him there
Set the precedent.

See a lawyer about the divorce

SpaceDinosaur · 07/06/2016 22:27

Justine, did he pack his own bag of did he huff and puff and strop off without clean knickers for mummy to see?

I absolutely agree with the PP who said that noes the time to see a solicitor. Tell them he has abandoned the marital home.

Just1945 · 07/06/2016 22:37

His mother rang to inform me that I was being unreasonable and difficult, I said well are you aware your son hasn't seen his children since Sunday all because he is not capable of cooking his own dinner Hmm that went ignored and she retorted with me being a terrible mother / wife. I then told her to fuck off.

He didn't show up so either mother is washing his knickers this week, he'll buy more or he'll sneak in when I'm in work. Its all very childish! What an almighty coward.

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Just1945 · 07/06/2016 22:46

Oh! Almost forgot. He has read this thread because he has access to my emails which I had forgotten about.

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PhoenixReisling · 07/06/2016 22:46

You are right to just ignore. This was all done to beat you into submission....goad you into being defensive.....l am a good wife/mother/DD/DIL....let me prove it by.....being a slave/submissive/unpaid cleaner/nanny/PA